1783-1865

Covers American history from Washington's inauguration until the first quarter of the 19th century, including the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark's expedition, and the beginnings of abolitionism.

Picture dictionary of life in a pioneer community.

Recounts the role of children in the making of America until 1815 through the eyes and voices of ordinary people.

Recounts the role of women in the making of America until 1815 through the eyes and voices of ordinary people.

Recounts the role of lawyers and criminals in the making of America and its legal system through the eyes and voices of ordinary people.

Recounts the role of the underprivileged and poor, including indentured servants, new immigrants, Native Americans and slaves, in the making of America until 1815 through the eyes and voices of ordinary people.

Recounts the role of the common American workforce in the making of America until 1815 through the eyes and voices of ordinary people.

Recounts the role of transportation and transportation workers in the making of America until 1815 through the eyes and voices of ordinary people.

Uses the life of Susan B. Anthony as a backdrop to present the history of people in America from 1845 to 1928.